Introducing SOTHYS Sensitive Zones Protective Fluid SPF50

Did you know that each year, more new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. than new cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined. In fact, according to studies, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. More scary stats; one American dies from skin cancer every hour. 

According to the Singapore Cancer Registry, there are 1065 cases of skin cancer in Singapore men and 941 in Singapore women every year. Here in Singapore, skin cancer ranks 8th in both men and women!

If skin cancer isn't reason enough to slather on some sunscreen every morning, do you know that unprotected exposure to the sun can also cause premature aging, which over time can make skin become thick, wrinkled, and leathery. Since it occurs gradually, often manifesting itself many years after the majority of a person’s sun exposure, premature aging is often regarded as an unavoidable, normal part of growing older. However, up to 90 percent of the visible skin changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by the sun. With proper protection from UV radiation, most premature aging of the skin can be avoided.

Sothys sunscreen is rich in minerals to fight against infrared radiation, with chemical filters to ensure broad spectrum of protection against UVA and UVB radiation. Sunflower extract acts as an anti-oxidant to reduce the spread of free radicals generated by UVA, UVB and IR and strengthens the skin’s natural protection, minimizing the appearance of sunburn cells. In fact, sunflower extract is able to reduce the number of sunburn cells up to 54%.

Besides ensuring the best ingredients used, Sothys went a step further providing a sensorial texture for a more pleasant experience. Unlike most of the sunscreens available in the market, Sothys sunscreen penetrates quickly into the skin, leaving the skin with a non-sticky and non-dehydrated feel. With this product, you don’t have to worry about having a “white” face after application because this light-weight sunscreen is quickly absorbed and leaves no visible white film or residue.

This fragrance-free sunscreen is perfect to protect your face and sensitive areas. I personally have started using this every morning for the past week. It leaves my face, neck and decollete moisturized and protected and does not trigger any rash or breakout!

Priced at $109 for a 50ml tube, the SOTHYS Sun Care Line is available at appointed SOTHYS Salons.

LIFESTYLE@LXG: Finally, A 24hr Sunscreen!

We covered EHA Clinic's Japan-made 24hr Sunshield a while back when it was first launched in Singapore. Today, we are giving it another shout out because its got itself a brand spanking new look and plus we really love this product!

Many of the high SPF sunscreens available on the market today use chemical filters to block UVA rays, but these have been shown to only offer marginal protection. That’s because commonly used UVA filters like avobenzone and Mexoryl, break down quickly and lose effectiveness in the sun unless stabilized. This stabilization process is difficult and few companies have been able to prove that they can do it.

Therefore in the past, the best way make sure you were protected throughout the day was to reapply sunscreen often – at least once every two hours. Even if it offered the best UVA protection, it’s efficacy soon disappeared.

EHA’s Sun Shield 24hr has been proven to block both UV-A and UV-B rays by 99%, for a period of 24 hours, with just one application. Even when applied thickly to the skin, the base - which is equivalent to an SPH factor of 30 - still appears transparent – giving a natural look without the feeling of any make-up application.   

The protecting ingredient also prevents spot generation, keeping the skin cool and resistant against sunburn. Sun Shield 24hr can also be used as foundation base before make-up application. I personally use it in place of foundation or concealer. I love the fact that its subtle tint evens out my otherwise patchy complexion and leaves my skin looking matte and clean.

EHA Sunshield 24 hr is available at EHA Clinic. 1 Scotts Road. #15-01 Shaw Centre.

Singapore 228208. Tel: 6235 3325

EHA Sunshield 24HR is priced at:

30 Ml bottle $98.00

5 ML travel size tube $38.00

STYLE@LXG: Karryl bids her freckles adieu!

Finally, a solution to freckles and dark spots 

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the sun. I loved being outdoors, sitting by the pool in my sexy bikini, basking in the sun and the admiring glances of the passing boys. I loved to tan. In my eyes, a tan looked healthy and radiant. Unfortunately my pasty white complexion doesn’t tan easily, and instead of getting that beautiful, glowing bronze hue I craved, I usually ended up, red (and raw – Ouch!).

It didn’t help that I wasn’t a fan of sunscreens either. I hated the sticky feel of lotion on my skin. And although I would get a smattering of freckles  after a day out in the sun, I thought they looked sort of cute. And so I carried on with my outdoor activities with nary a concern for something as dull as sun protection.

As I entered my thirties however, things changed. I spent less time under the sun, and started slathering on the SPF. I grew to love my fair skin and freckles no longer appealed to me. If anything, I found those tiny brown specks embarrassing - I’ve lost count of the number of times "helpful" people thought there was something on my face and tried to rub it off with an; "aiyah girl, you got something on your face lah, come I wipe it for you"

I tried various products to even out my skin-tone, but the results were dismal. Just when I was about to resign myself to the fact that those pesky brown spots were here to stay, I received a bottle of SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector from the kind folks at L’Oreal.

For those not familiar with the brand, SkinCeuticals, they are known for their advanced scientific formulas and come highly recommended by dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and aestheticians.

My sister has tried their antioxidant serum and it worked wonders for her skin, so you can imagine how excited I was to try out their pigmentation treatment.

The product itself is easy to use – after cleansing, I applied a small amount to the pigmented areas, followed by my usual skincare products - morning and night.

So did it work? I’d say yes. It’s been only 10 weeks since I started using the Advanced Pigment Corrector, and while the spots have not completely gone, they are much lighter. My mum has also commented that I look more radiant.

SkinCeuticals recommends using the Advanced Pigment Corrector for at least three months for the best results. I’ve been using it for only two and a half months but I’m already sold. There’s quite a fair bit of the product left, and I’m pretty optimistic that I would get to see further improvements in my skin by the time I’m done with the whole tube. Keeping my fingers crossed!

SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector, $198 (inclusive of GST), is available at the following:

·       Freia Medical Aesthetics

Wisma Atria Office Tower #19-03, Tel: 6735 8180

·       Skin Physicians

Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-08, Tel: 6733 6466

·       Spa Artisan

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Mezzanine Floor, Tel: 6423 1382

·       The Aesthetic Studio

Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #12-08, Tel: 6836 8382

·       Cosmopolitan Clinic

25 Lorong Telok #01-01, Tel: 6327 3773

For more information, please visit www.skinceuticals.com.